NRMA Travel Insurance
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NRMA Travel Insurance Policy Options
International comprehensive plan: The comprehensive plan offers you the peace of mind you need for your trip overseas, covering all the important aspects of your trip and more.
International essential plan: The essential plan takes care of all the essential insurance items while you are overseas, such as medical, hospital and dental expenses, luggage and personal belongings cover, and cancellations and delays.
Domestic comprehensive plan: Travelling within Australia is covered by the domestic comprehensive plan, covering you for cancellations, rentals vehicle excess, luggage and personal belongings
| Benefits | International Comprehensive Plan
(Single trip or Annual multi-trip) |
International Essential Plan
(Single trip) |
Domestic Comprehensive Plan (Single trip or Annual multi-trip) |
| Overseas medical and dental expenses | Unlimited | $10,000,000 | – |
| Additional expenses | Unlimited | $10,000,000 | $10,000 |
| Amendment or cancellation costs | Cover chosen | Cover chosen | Unlimited |
| Luggage and personal effects | $12,000 | $3,000 | $8,000 |
| Travel documents | $12,000 | $3,000 | – |
| Delayed luggage allowance | $1,000 | $200 | – |
| Money | $200 | – | – |
| Rental Car insurance excess | $4000 | $NIL | $3000 |
| Travel delay | $2000 | – | $2000 |
| Resumption of Journey | $3000 | ||
| Special events | $2,000 | ||
| Hospital incidentals | $8,000 | $1,000 | – |
| Hijacking | $8,000 | $2,000 | – |
| Loss of income | $9,000 | – | $2,000 |
| Disability | $25,000 | – | $10,000 |
| Accidental death | $25,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Personal liability | $2,5m | $1m | $5m |
* Reduced limits may apply for travellers 70-years or over.
General Exclusions from all NRMA Policies
- Claims for costs outside of the insured period.
- Consequential loss of any kind, including financial loss or loss of enjoyment.
- Negligent behaviour resulting in loss of or damage to property, personal belongings, or bodily harm.
- Reckless behaviour as a result of drug or alcohol abuse.
- Claims as a result of war, hostility, invasion, military or other usurped power.
- Loss or damage caused by detention, confiscation or destruction by customs or other government officials.
- Claims as a result of any unlawful act committed by you.
- Claims where advance warning was given and reasonable prevention could have been taken, such as natural disasters, terrorism, and health concerns.
- Pregnancy after the 24th week.
- Claims arising from your suicide or attempted suicide or other bodily harm.
- The insolvency of a travel agent, airline carrier, tour operator, rental vehicle agent, or other service providers, resulting in their failure to provide a service.
- Claims as a result of participating in high-risk activities that are not covered by your policy.
Pre-existing Medical Conditions Covered by NRMA
NRMA travel insurance does not cover some pre-existing medical conditions and an extra premium may be necessary for certain conditions. Some conditions are automatically covered and have been listed below.
| Acne
Allergies Asthma Bell’s Palsy Bunions Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Cataracts Glaucoma Coeliac Disease Congenital Blindness Congenital Deafness Ear Grommets Epilepsy Gastric Reflux Goitre Grave’s Disease Gout Hiatus Hernia |
Hip Replacement
Knee Replacement Shoulder Replacement Hip Resurfacing Hypercholesterolemia (High Cholesterol) Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) Menopause Migraine Peptic Ulcer Gastric Ulcer Plantar Fasciitis Raynaud’s Disease Skin cancer Trigger Finger Urinary incontinence |
NRMA Claims Process
- Report any incidents involving theft or loss of luggage, personal effects or travel documents to the police within 24-hours of the incident taking place.
- You must take reasonable steps to prevent making a claim or minimising the claim.
- Do not make any offers of payment, or admit any liability without written consent from the provider.
- You must cooperate fully with your claim assessment and provide all the necessary information for your claim.
- Log in to your account online and start a new claim.
- Describe the reason for your claim.
- Submit all relevant documentation, including receipts, police reports, medical bills, or other proof of expenses.
- Provide your banking details for refunds.
NRMA Contact Details
| Underwriter | Zurich Australian Insurance Limited |
| Website | http://www.nrma.com.au |
| Enquiry Number | 1300 305 790 |
| Claim Number | 1300 135 640 |
| 24-hour Overseas Emergency Number | New Zealand: 0800 033 533
UK: 0800 656 9946 USA: 1855 812 4898 Canada: 1855 812 4898 Other Countries: + 61 (0) 2 8907 5584 |
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